Piano Sonata in E minor, Op 90 (Beethoven)
from Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Opp 90, 101 & 106 (CDA68073)
1 Mit Lebhaftigkeit und durchaus mit Empfindung und Ausdruck [5'20]
2 Nicht zu geschwind und sehr singbar vorgetragen [8'12]
13 minutes 32 seconds 2 tracks
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